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KP53 VLG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamps rusted (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 144,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamps rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 134,734 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 134,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arch have been treated unable to fully inspected

rear exhaust silenser in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arch have been treated unable to fully inspected

rear exhaust silenser in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,471 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,762 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine under shield fitted not allowing full inspection

front n/s disc corroded

n/s/r brake binding.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f n/s/f strut corroded

o/s/f strut leaking

rear ex box poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine under shield fitted not allowing full inspection

front n/s disc corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f n/s/f strut corroded

o/s/f strut leaking

rear ex box poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s hand brake low

ovality to front and rear brakes

rear box poor condition

rear brakes only just passed brake test

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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KP53 VLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP53 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP53 VLG registered?

KP53 VLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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